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Illsley Name Meaning

English: habitational name from East and West Ilsley in Berkshire. The placename derives from the Old English personal name Hild(i) (genitive Hildes) + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ilsley, Mousley, Linley, Pasley, Willsey, Insley, Willey, Tilley

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Where is the Illsley family from?

You can see how Illsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Illsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 61 Illsley families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Illsley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Illsley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Illsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Illsley. 87% of Illsley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Illsley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Illsley were Labourer and Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    87%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Income
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Illsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illsley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 887 immigration records available for the last name Illsley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 947 military records available for the last name Illsley. For the veterans among your Illsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illsley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Illsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Illsley in 1960 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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